What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Cemetery Clerk position at City of Americus?
The purpose of the Cemetery Clerk classification within the Cemetery department is to assist funeral homes and individuals with scheduling and locations of burials at the city-operated cemetery.
*The functions listed below are those that represent most of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
- Assist funeral homes and individuals with scheduling funerals.
- Locate and mark burial lots.
- Visit and inspect all city cemeteries; show and sell lots.
- Research and locate old gravesites.
- Post burial dates and locations in the journals located at Oak Grove Cemetery; maintain files showing burial lot purchases and/or transfers.
- Produce and locate old deeds and plot numbers.
- Performs related work as assigned.
Education: Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
Experience: Requires some secretarial or clerical work or closely related experience.
Required Certifications and Licenses Valid in the State of Georgia.
- None.
Physical Demand |
*Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
- Sedentary Work – Involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time, and occasionally carrying objects weighing up to 5 pounds.
Work Environment (Unavoidable Hazards) |
*Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
- None.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance |
The City of Americus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the city of Americus to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.